wirework class
Drop Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/05/2020 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make wrapped loops. See Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on August 15.
Use your wireworking skills to create the base of the earring and add dangles with Swarovski crystals and precious metal spacer beads.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols. Demos done through Zoom.
New Class! Crystal Cluster Earrings–this class is full, please call to get on the waiting list.
Read moreDate and Time: 06/27/2020 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. See Jazzy Linked Bracelet on June 20.
This class will perfect your wire wrapping skills. Make wrapped loops of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and precious metal beads. Then stack them to make a wild and sparkly cluster. A long ear wire will show off your work.
When we get two people on the waiting list, we will set up another session of this class. Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 4 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Fancy Beaded Earwires
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/24/2020 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using resin flowers, chain, and a dangle, design an earring where the ear wire is part of the design. Participants will manipulate sterling wire to shape the earwire, harden the wire,, and file the end to ensure smooth entry into your ear.
Double Terminated Point Pendant
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/10/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wirework experience.
Take your wirework skills to the next level by using wire to create a woven cage and bail onto a double terminated stone point. An amazonite point will be used with copper wire.
Make Your Own Ear Wires–this class is full, please call to get on the waiting list.
Read moreDate and Time: 03/16/2019 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wire work experience.
Use commons household objects to make templates for three different styles of ear wires in copper. Then chose one to make one again with Argentium sterling wire. You’ll be able to custom make ear wires to match the materials used in your other handmade jewelry.
Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Please call to get on the waiting list and we may schedule an additional class soon.
Copper Wire Herringbone Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/11/2020 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using the herringbone weave students will make three different sized components and assemble them into layered drop earrings.
Delicate Dangle Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/26/2019 from 10am to 1pm
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop--see Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 19.
Use your wrapped loop skills to create graduated delicate dangles that are strung between seed beads on a wire loop to create a beautiful pair of earrings. Add a Swarovski crystal on the top and you are ready to wear.
Gylrs Night Out: Sterling Earring with Pearl Dangle
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/21/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this class, your ear wire is the core of the design. Practice your shape with copper. Create your final piece in sterling and dangle a pearl from the end. Simple, clean, elegant, easy.
Catch of the Day–Twined Fish Pendant
$128.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/26/2018 from noon to 4PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using multiple strands of super thin wire, twine around armatures to create your “catch of the day”, a fish pendant. This twining technique can be adapted to many shapes. Learn to add wire and to color grade the wire for an ombre effect.
New Class! Capped Wire Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/13/2020 from 1:00 PM- 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Join guest instructor Zanetta Hoehle in another of her monthly classes. This one used copper wire, Delica beads, and pressed glass drops to make an adorable pair of earrings. Learn or and perfect your wire work skills.